CommSec Market Update

It was a rollercoaster day for the market today, closing up by just 3.6 points. The sectors ended mixed today, with 6 of 11 finishing higher, real estate had the biggest losses and utilities came out on top. Fruit and veggie grower Costa Group has accepted a takeover from a U.S. company and News Corp was up after Rupert Murdoch announced his retirement. Next week, a big week of payouts with our markets biggest stocks paying out dividends

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Craig joins Tom this morning as global sharemarkets fall following investor response to central bank rate actions. Meanwhile the Australian share market is expected to get off to another negative start following weakness in the U.S and Europe. Commodity prices are lower across the board on investor expectations that interest rates will stay higher for longer. Plus the team have this mornings AUD.

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It was an ugly day for the market today, declining almost 1.4%. All sectors were down today, with tech performing the best. The U.S. held interest rates, leading to fears around inflation and Transurban were blocked by the ACCC from buying EastLink. Looking forward, the big bank bonanza continues with England, Switzerland and Japan announcing their interest rate decisions. 

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Craig joins Tom again this morning as they look at a hawkish pause for the U.S Fed which sent Wall Street lower. Lower than expected U.K inflation shifts expectations for a Bank of England decision. And futures point to a slightly weaker start for the ASX 200 this morning. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD.

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It was another day of losses on Wednesday, with the market declining close to half a percent. Almost all sectors were lower with only 3 gaining. Energy faced the biggest losses while consumer discretionary had the biggest gains. Looking ahead, will the U.S. Federal Reserve lift interest rates?

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Craig joins Tom in the hot seat this morning and they start with investors on edge ahead of key central bank meetings. Meanwhile oil prices stabilise with some profit taking being noted. The AUD is marking time, supported by higher energy prices. Plus this mornings commodities. 

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The Aussie market declined on Tuesday, falling for the second straight session ahead of the US interest rate decision. Most sectors declines, but energy stocks lifted as oil hovers near 10 month highs. Banks and miners were a major weight, but the gold sub-sector was a bright spot amid broader declines. Newmont got the green light from Australian officials to proceed with buying out Australian based gold miner, Newcrest Mining. Tonight, the US Central Bank’s two-day policy meeting kicks off.

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To the U.S first where Wall Street moved sideways as investors await the Fed. Meanwhile oil prices touch 95USD a barrel. Ryan and Tom preview the latest reserve bank board meeting minutes. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD.

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The market closed down today, with all 11 sectors finishing in the red. Tech faced the biggest losses, following the lead of the U.S. It was Michelle Bullock’s first day of her 7-year term as RBA governor and it's going to be a big week ahead with more dividend payments and an interest rate decision out of the U.S. 

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Tom and Ryan start in the U.S this morning where stocks retreated as long term interest rates rise. Meanwhile oil prices stoke inflationary concerns. Tom looks into European stocks which have been encouraged by the latest round of Chinese growth figures. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD.

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